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Figge's Marsh

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About

Figge's Marsh ward sits in the northeast of the London Borough of Merton, bordering the borough of Croydon. The area is primarily residential, characterised by streets of semi-detached and terraced houses from the interwar period. It is a quiet, suburban neighbourhood with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas for residents. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with nearby train stations offering routes into central London.

The ward takes its name from Figge's Marsh, a historic area of common land. This open space, alongside others like Morden Park, forms a significant part of the local environment. The presence of the National Trust's Morden Hall Park on its eastern boundary is a notable feature, offering extensive wetlands and gardens. Daily life centres on local shopping parades catering to everyday needs, with larger retail centres accessible in nearby town centres.

Area overview

On average Figge's Marsh has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Figge's Marsh is £68,199 per year. There are 4 schools in Figge's Marsh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Figge's Marsh is home to around 11,809 people, with a population density of about 11,036.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
27.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Figge's Marsh Population
11,809
Population density
11,036.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.43(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.98(-6%)
Drugs
9.91(+63%)
Shoplifting
8.21(-19%)
Other theft
8.04(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,801
23.72%
Other White
1,642
13.91%
African
1,544
13.08%
Other Asian
1,455
12.32%
Caribbean
826
7%
Total population: 11,808

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,281
35.49%
No qualifications
1,935
20.93%
Level 3 (A level)
1,300
14.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,104
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
905
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 9,244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,011
24%
Private landlord or letting agency
979
23.24%
Other social rented
925
21.96%
Owns outright
795
18.87%
Social rents from council
291
6.91%
Total households: 4,212

Property prices in Figge's Marsh

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Figge's Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £735,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Figge's Marsh in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Figge's Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£281,750
Semi-Detached4£457,500
Terraced30£486,500

10 years median price trend in Figge's Marsh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Figge's Marsh.

All postcodes in Figge's Marsh

CR41DB

Tamworth Lane

CR44AD

Elmwood Road

CR41GE

Aventine Avenue

CR42NB

Laburnum Road

CR43EJ

Sadler Close

CR42HF

Fernlea Road

CR42PG

Montrose Gardens

CR44AJ

Langdale Avenue

CR43SJ

London Road

CR41BU

Clay Avenue

CR42JE

Lansdell Road

CR42LT

Rialto Road

CR42PL

Clarendon Grove

CR41EQ

Jesmond Close

CR42JL

Downe Road

CR42JT

Armfield Crescent

CR42LJ

Pembroke Road

CR42HE

Fernlea Road

CR41GR

Tamworth Lane

CR42PF

Upper Green East

CR43SL

Figge's Marsh

CR41HA

Commonside East

CR41BY

Pains Close

CR42JA

London Road

CR42JH

Carew Road

CR43EH

Sadler Close

CR43HE

Bond Road

CR42GH

Lock's Lane

CR42LB

Barnard Road

CR41SE

Acacia Road

CR42HG

Graham Avenue

CR41GF

Aventine Avenue

CR43LF

Eveline Road

CR43HD

London Road

CR41ST

Acacia Road

CR42GN

Tide Close

CR42JW

Armfield Crescent

CR42PA

Upper Green East

CR44AL

Albert Road

CR41SP

Worcester Close

CR42JR

Bedfont Close

CR42JY

Armfield Crescent

CR42NG

Laburnum Road

CR42HD

Sandy Lane

CR42LR

Tonstall Road

CR44AA

Whitford Gardens

SM45HA

London Road

CR42LX

Roper Way

CR43FG

Holborn Way

CR43HX

Sadler Close

CR41HL

Brenley Close

CR41SW

Mulholland Close

CR42GX

Proctor Close

CR43NN

Sibthorp Road

CR41GJ

Hadrian Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.